July 15, 2015 by Admin in Uncategorized

Refurbishment of the Visitors Centre

The refurbishment of the Visitors Centre at Ulley Country Park, funded by a grant to Ulley Sailing Club from Sport England, has started. The work is being carried out by Meersbrook Construction and already there is a big change with removal of the wall dividing the main room and reception.

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July 05, 2015 by Admin in Uncategorized

Rare Turtle sighting!

One of the Friends Committee spotted a turtle basking in the sunshine on Sunday the 5th of July down the Morthen arm of the reservoir. Sadly, there is no photographic evidence of this rare event but if anyone else spots a turtle, or any other unexpected creature, do please e-mail

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July 05, 2015 by Admin in Uncategorized

Barbara Littlewood

Barbara Littlewood decided not to continue as Secretary of the Friends at last year’s AGM, after holding the post since the formation of the Friends in 2006. The Committee wanted to thank her and recognise her outstanding service on behalf of the Friends Group and Barbara suggested that we provide a

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July 05, 2015 by Admin in Uncategorized

Friends Working Day – Saturday 18th July

The Friends held a Working Day on Saturday 18th of July with an enthusiastic group of a dozen helpers carrying out a range of tasks in the Park. In addition to clearing overgrown paths and the picnic area, the terrace at the Visitors Centre was weeded and the picnic benches sanded down

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